The Snake Pit

Name: The Snake Pit
Director: Anatole Litvak
Released: 1948
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens, Leo Genn, Celeste Holm, Glenn Langan

1948 · 108 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 8,743 VOTES · DIR. Anatole Litvak

Overview

Virginia Cunningham is confused upon finding herself in a mental hospital, with no memory of her arrival at the institution. Tormented by delusions and unable to even recognize her husband, Robert, she is treated by Dr. Mark Kik, who is determined to get to the root of her mental illness. As her treatment progresses, flashbacks depict events in Virginia's life that may have contributed to her instability.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,561 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:01:45 Do you know where you are, Mrs. Cunningham?

00:06:09 Don't be afraid, Mrs. Cunningham. We're your friends.

00:10:35 She didn't tell me much about herself.

00:15:24 Virginia?

00:21:37 Ain't got a temperature or nothin'.

00:26:16 I know some of the problems you're facing, and I know how you're struggling to solve them.

00:30:45 It's very nice, I think. Sit down, Virginia.

00:35:25 there wouldn't be much trouble getting his wife discharged if he took her out of the state.

00:39:52 Gordon, please, couldn't you go without me?

00:44:31 I wish Robert wouldn't leave me alone.

00:48:45 I'm sure, dear, whatever they decide about you will be with Dr. Kik's consent.

00:53:29 - Isn't he working for the Kraft Hotels? - No. He works for Alden Hotels.

00:58:27 My big feet?

01:02:35 Funny how it hurts just in this one spot.

01:07:06 Even I had to spend a few days in two before coming here.

01:10:55 He loves me.

01:15:17 and somehow I always felt she didn't like me because I reminded her of Father.

01:20:56 Are you coming out or not?

01:25:40 Serves you right. I warned you to leave Hester alone.

01:30:10 The years added layers to cover it up...

01:33:53 For the benefit of those of you who are new here...

01:38:14 Well, go ahead. I'll take the next one.

01:43:28 47... No, no. What is my Social Security number?

95:03:01 I've committed no crime.

Cast & Characters

Olivia de Havilland Virginia Stuart Cunningham Mark Stevens Robert Cunningham Leo Genn Dr. Mark Kik Celeste Holm Grace Glenn Langan Dr. Terry Helen Craig Nurse Davis Leif Erickson Gordon Beulah Bondi Mrs. Greer Lee Patrick Asylum Inmate Howard Freeman Dr. Curtis

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,561

Dialogue density14.5 lines / min

First line00:01:45

Final line95:03:01

Production Record

DirectorAnatole Litvak

LanguageEnglish

IMDb votes8,743